The Trial (1962 film adaptation)

"The Trial" (1962) is a film adaptation of Franz Kafka's novel, directed by Orson Welles. It explores the story of Josef K., who is unexpectedly arrested and prosecuted by an opaque, oppressive judicial system for an unnamed crime. As he navigates a confusing and nightmarish legal process, he faces relentless bureaucracy, alienation, and existential uncertainty. The film captures Kafka’s themes of absurdity, guilt, and the vulnerability of individuals within unjust institutions, using stark visuals and a surreal atmosphere to evoke a sense of helplessness in the face of inscrutable authority.